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Sticking to the speed-limit,

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by nwcountry, Sep 18, 2009.

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  1. Sep 19, 2009 #21
    nwcountry

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    I've seen things change for the good before you know it so this could spread. Until then, I hope I get to drive in the States that have gotten smart;)



     
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  3. Sep 19, 2009 #22
    1nonly

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    In my beginner days I always saw the other trucks going 60-65 in Ohio, so I figured if they can do it, so can I. And I got away with it for a while. Then I got caught by a Findlay city cop. The ticket didn't cost me much, only about $90, but the worst part for me was telling my company I got a ticket. It's a shaming experience.

    Don't be a sheep. Do what you know is right, even if no one else is.
     
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    nwcountry Thanks this.
  4. Sep 19, 2009 #23
    halfburn

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    With no tickets or accidents on your record you can go when and where you want unlike many people who had them on the record or worse yet lost their license. If no one is passing you your going too fast. The only non-local trucks I have passed lately in a 65 or less zone is Prime and Landstar.
    I do run with the traffic in the city which is about 5 over but that is standard for any city.
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2009 #24
    outerspacehillbilly

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    Well usually I run a couple mph slower than the speed limit these days because of the speed setting on our trucks. As I said I use to run 5 over everywhere and never had a problem but these days with alot of companies cutting their trucks off at 64 or 65 mph I'll run about 62 since my cruise stops at 64.5 mph. I have 70 on the pedal but I don't feel like driving with my foot held to the floor all day most of the time. At 62 I don't have to worry about catching too many other trucks and usually just cruise right along and have no worries. Some days I don't have time to mess around so it goes on the floor and I'll run 70 all day long. That's my choice. I have big shoulders and if I get caught and ticketed then hey I'll take my medicine and go on. That's on me if it happens and I know the consequences.
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2009 #25
    striker

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    when I get pissed at my boss I do the speed limit, and not one mile over, otherwise, I run whatever the truck will run.
     
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  8. Sep 19, 2009 #26
    outerspacehillbilly

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    Funny how that works. I usually run out of hours when I get pissed at the boss! :biggrin_2559: Unless I'm close to home.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  9. Sep 20, 2009 #27
    nwcountry

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    I do the same in the city, as far as moving with the traffic. It seems like it is usually the speed limit but to be honest, I am paying more attention to the traffic than speed limit signs. I didn't really think about that til you brought it up. I think some folks tend to slow down in heavy traffic but they can cause an accident easier than those keeping up and like I said, probably the speed limit. Hope that makes sense. I love our elderly(and I am talking the ones that are way past being capable "safe" drivers). You can't come onto the freeway in El Paso doing 35 miles an hour and be a safe driver(I mean if traffic is flowing at 55-whatever). IMO, that is. That's a whole other thread though.

     
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  10. Sep 20, 2009 #28
    nwcountry

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    I agree, the only time you are safer being a sheep is when like hafburn said, you have to move with the traffic in the city. I mean in my vehicle I have always done that. But in the truck if all are moving at 55, then I will do my best to keep pace with that(I mean including the trucks). If they were going over the speed limit, I would still slow down if I felt danger though. Like I see folks in front of me acting crazy changing lanes, no signal, back and forth, building up their road-rage? I will back off so I have plenty of room between me and the accident they are looking to cause.
     
    nwcountry, Sep 20, 2009
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  11. Sep 20, 2009 #29
    nwcountry

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    I usually am a "5 mile over" person but seems with all the cops and tickets I hear about I will keep right at the limit. I take it these trucks don't come with cruise control, LOL! Yes, it's a choice, and I know about facing the consequences of those choices. Fortunately, mine haven't included any bad marks on my driving record though. I see where lots are struggling to overcome those. One thing I don't have to deal with, hopefully never.


     
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  12. Sep 20, 2009 #30
    nwcountry

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    Yeah that'll show him/her, or just give you a headache allowing them to take up too much space in your brain. I've done that, but I don't like the headaches:biggrin_25525:


     
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